With just about everywhere in Ireland reachable by train from Dublin, the capital makes a great launch pad for exploring the country?s highlights. Whether you?re looking for a high-speed train to ...
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Two hours north of Dublin and over the border into Northern Ireland, the fast-paced, contemporary city of Belfast is definitely on the up, with a vibrant cultural and gastronomic scene as well as a ...
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Words and music are the lifeblood of this literary city, so here's a suggested three-day itinerary that will get you into that Dublin frame of mind. Don't worry, we've included plenty of pubs! ...
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The Irish capital often charms visitors into staying longer than planned, but don?t get too comfortable ? there are ample attractions to visit outside of Dublin. Ireland?s small size means that it?s ...
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Music in Dublin has a penchant for lively Irish dancing and beer-fuelled pub sing-alongs, so it?s no surprise that Dublin?s music scene makes a popular haunt for music lovers. While music fans will ...
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If you take a map of Ireland and draw a horizontal line more or less across the middle, you?ll find Dublin on the eastern side and Galway Bay to the west. That means the celebrated charms of ...
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From the iconic iron rungs of the Ha?penny Bridge to the looming landmark of the Guinness Storehouse, home to the city?s most famous export, cruising down the River Liffey is an atmospheric way to ...
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Dublin flies the grand tradition of the classic Irish pub high and proud. After all, it's the home to Ireland's oldest pub (The Brazen Head, dating back to 1198!), and is currently home to around ...
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1. Malahide Castle & Dublin Bay Malahide Castle is one of Ireland's oldest, built on land given to Richard Talbot, a knight who accompanied King Henry II of England to Ireland in 1174. The ...
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Historic Cork is one of Ireland?s loveliest cities. Only Dublin beats it in size, and Cork has a strong character and sense of identity, celebrating Irish poetry, theater, song and dance. The city ...
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Ireland might be better known for its national brew than its cuisine, but the Irish capital has come a long way since the days of corned beef and cabbage. A wide range of restaurants now line the ...
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Rainy days are part of the package when it comes to holidays in the UK, but there?s no need to let a few showers stop you from exploring the city. Here are a few ideas to keep you busy when it?s wet ...
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Visiting the Aran Islands takes you into the past, revealing a very different side to modern-day Ireland. The three Aran Islands lie at the mouth of Galway Bay on Ireland?s west coast, around 250km ...
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